Assistant Branch Manager

IRL AAG Alliance Automotive Group Ireland Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Training programs

Team environment

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the branch manager in driving sales and delivering first-class service. The role suits someone already in automotive or a Motor Factor Parts Advisor seeking progression.

Based in Ireland, you will help grow the brand as we expand in Ireland, Europe and worldwide, manage costs, stock, and customer accounts, and lead a small team to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team to achieve objectives in a fast-paced retail or automotive environment.
• Proven ability to deliver first-class customer service and manage key accounts.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Manager with achieving branch sales, margin and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers and drive the team’s performance.
• Lead the branch to meet sales, promotional targets and manage costs.
• Oversee stock control, stock taking and adjustments.
• Handle cash and manage specific customer accounts.
• Support senior management in implementing policies and procedures.
• Maintain health and safety within the depot and daily operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Stock management

Cash handling

Multi-tasking

Local market knowledge

Tools

Cataloguing systems

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is a leading provider of high-quality parts, tools, and equipment dedicated to light vehicle (LV) mechanics and automotive enthusiasts. As part of the globally renowned NAPA network, which has over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland brings a century of expertise along with a trusted reputation for quality, reliability, and excellence. With more than 260 locations across the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts supplies a comprehensive range of products sourced from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE-matched quality suppliers, and exclusive brands. These products are tailored to meet the needs of independent garages, motor factors, and automotive enthusiasts, helping to keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/napaautopartsuk_ireland.

Due to our growth and expansion within our motor factor network, we are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts in. As Assistant Branch Manager your focus will be on supporting the branch manager in maximizing sales and achieving targets whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers. The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry as an Assistant Branch Manager or will be an experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor looking for progression. Having recently entered the Irish market this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated automotive professionals to help establish and expand our brand in Ireland. An opportunity to be a part of our journey and share in our success as we continue to establish ourselves as a market leader in Ireland, Europe and worldwide.

Responsibilities

Assist the Branch Manager with the following:

• Achieve branch sales, margin and targets.
• To ensure a first-class service to all our customers.
• To drive the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication.
• To drive the branch team to achieve sales and Promotional targets.
• Manage and control branch and running costs.
• Manage stock control, including stock taking and adjustments.
• Manage cash handling and control of specific customer accounts.
• Support the organisation’s senior management in implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Communication to your team, key aims and objectives.
• Responsibility for the daily running of all aspects of the branch.
• Responsibility for maintaining health and safety within your depot.

To be successful in this role

• Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve objectives.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience in building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Experience with using online and windows based cataloguing systems.
• Ability to lead from the front and create a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sales focused with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to multitask and distinguish between "urgent and important" tasks.
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base would be a desired. (but not essential).

In return we offer

• An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.
• Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential.
• Structured career paths and bespoke training.
• A great team environment & friendly approachable management.

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we're proud to say we're the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.